Cycling. Health. Covid. Diet.

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No need for second booster yet say JCVI as R-rate falls in London

www.standard.co.uk

 

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Rapid nose swab tests for COVID may not detect Omicron quickly enough -expert says

Swabbing the nose with a rapid antigen test will not reliably detect the Omicron variant in the first few days of an infection, so manufacturers should seek U.S. approval to allow users to safely collect samples from the throat as well, according to an infectious diseases expert.

www.reuters.com

 

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Will omicron wipe out delta forever?

https://www.livescience.com/omicron-overtaking-delta

https://www.ahri.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MEDRXIV-2021-268439v1-Sigal_corr.pdf

 

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COVID-19: Symptoms, incubation, prevention, and more

COVID-19 is a highly contagious infectious disease resulting from a recently identified coronavirus. Learn to curb its spread and more here.

www.medicalnewstoday.com

 

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Males are twice as likely to die from COVID-19 as females & 35% of those who dies are non-white. Not much to be done about of those risk factors but those who are overweight are twice as likely to die from COVID-19 as those with a BMI of less than 25.

Hi Nigel
Where have those figures you quoted come from?

 

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Some marijuana compounds can block coronavirus from entering cells: study

The researchers found that a pair of hemp compounds bind to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, blocking a vital step in the deadly bug’s path to infect people.

nypost.com

 

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Coronavirus weakened by 20 minutes in air, study suggests

Coronavirus becomes 90 per cent less infectious after 20 minutes in the air, a study has found, suggesting that close contact remains the key route of transmission.The research, based on laboratory experiments, showed that when suspended in aerosols, coronavirus particles rapidly lose their ability

www.thetimes.co.uk

 

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Coronavirus loses ability to infect within minutes in air, study finds - Times of India

Science News: Coronavirus loses 90% of its ability to infect within 20 minutes of becoming airborne, a new study that simulated how the virus survives in air shows.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

COVID-19 virus particles lose most of their ability to infect after about 10 minutes in the air, lab study suggests

The findings were made in a controlled lab environment and didn't use Omicron. But they offer clues about what could be happening in real life.

www.businessinsider.com

 

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Yale team develops clip-on monitor to detect coronavirus exposure

Engineers from Yale University have developed a wearable device that can help individuals assess whether they have been exposed to SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The cheap device can clip onto a person’s clothes and capture aerosolized viral particles in the surrounding…

newatlas.com

 

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Anti-vaxxers are touting another new Covid ‘cure’ – drinking urine. But they are not the only obstacles to ending the pandemic | Arwa Mahdawi

Those spreading misinformation are doing real damage. But big pharma and rich countries need to stop hoarding vaccines, writes Arwa Mahdawi

www.theguardian.com

 

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Covid: The surprising activity that poses high risk

CORONAVIRUS risk has been analysed by a new study that looked at various activities people do on daily basis. There's one everyday activity in particular that proved the riskiest.

www.express.co.uk

 

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COVID-19: T cells from common colds can protect against coronavirus infection, study finds

Imperial College London researchers warn "no one should rely on this alone" and insist people should still get vaccinated as the "best way" to protect against COVID.

news.sky.com

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SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant Neutralization in Serum from Vaccinated and Convalescent Persons

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant Neutralization in Serum from Vaccinated and Convalescent Persons | NEJM

Correspondence from The New England Journal of Medicine — SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant Neutralization in Serum from Vaccinated and Convalescent Persons

www.nejm.org

 

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How long are you infectious with Covid?

Covid cases are rising and warnings about reducing contact are being issued

www.independent.co.uk

 

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine: Options, safety, and how to get it

COVID-19 vaccines help prevent illness, particularly in vulnerable groups. Read about recommendations, how to get a vaccine, and vaccine safety.

www.medicalnewstoday.com

 

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Sore throat is the predominant symptom showing up in mild breakthrough infections,

Omicron: The main sign of a 'breakthrough infection' in fully jabbed

MILLIONS of Britons have now had a booster shot to keep the threat of Omicron at bay. The variant has been shown to evade some of the immunity conferred from two shots. However, Omicron can still breach the defences. According to Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Doctor Allison...

www.express.co.uk

 

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‘Killer’ immune cells still recognize Omicron variant

Amid concerns over lost antibody defences, some researchers argue that more attention should be paid to T cells.

www.nature.com

 

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Is Omicron really less severe than Delta? Here's what the science says.

This variant is more transmissible. So how do you protect yourself? And what are the implications for vaccines, masks, hygiene, and social distancing?

www.nationalgeographic.com

 

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South African studies suggest Omicron has higher 'asymptomatic carriage'

Preliminary findings from two South African clinical trials suggest the Omicron coronavirus variant has a much higher rate of "asymptomatic carriage" than earlier variants, which could explain why it has spread so rapidly across the globe.

www.reuters.com